NO SECRET.
Copy to:-
Canton No.36.
Peking No. 28.
Singapore.
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My Lord,
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG.
11th April, 1930.
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In continuation of my secret despatch of the 6th of March, 1930, I have the honour to
inform Your Lordship that during the last month
the political situation locally has been over-
shadowed by happenings in the North where it has
been difficult to follow the exact course of
events. Throughout the month the flow of
recriminations has continued and there have been
the usual manoeuvres by all parties to obtain the
support of popular opinion before descending to
open hostilities.
2. Up to the present no fighting of any
consequence has taken place.
3. It now appears that General Yen Hsi-shan's
much bruited preparations to go abroad were not
intended to be carried into effect. At the time
of writing it is understood that in the event of
civil
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LORD PASSFIELD,
&c.,
&c.,
&c.